Today is the last of a series on nine interviews I'm sharing on the Crowvus Book Blog. These are from the authors of the short stories included in the Masterworks anthology by the Historical Writers Forum . We're running through chronologically, some are video interviews, others are written. I am delighted to welcome the fantastic Samantha Wilcoxson, who is sharing the artist inspiration for her short story Legacy , as well as the appeal of James A. Hamilton, and the delights of researching. First of all, tell us a little bit about yourself, what you write (besides Masterworks!), and what inspired you to begin writing. I was inspired to write by my love of reading. After watching me read, write reviews, and keep journals for twenty years, my husband asked me why I didn’t try writing, so I did! Without really planning on it, I ended up writing historical biographical fiction. I’m drawn to a tragic tale but also to lesser known historical figures with emotive stories to tell
As well as running the Crowvus Book Blog, I'm a primary school teacher. Although I love my job, this means that I haven't posted on as many book reviews as I would like. A lot of my 'spare' time is taken up with reading 9 year old children's writing, not published works.
But I thought it would be a good idea to merge my two interests and include some lesson plans on this blog.
These lesson plans will include writing and reading activities, along with some class novel suggestions. I have also just started teaching grammar (the cover teacher taught it until this week!) so I might post some ideas for this as well.
I am a Primary 4 teacher so the lesson plans will be targeted to that age group, but they could be adapted to meet the relevant stage of the curriculum.
Class Novels
"First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts" Expressive Arts
"Children of Green Knowe" Technology
Class Novels
"First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts" Expressive Arts
"Children of Green Knowe" Technology
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